Lato-lato, or a toy with two balls related by a string, has grown in recognition in latest months, particularly amongst younger kids. But does the toy pose attainable well being hazards?
In an episode of “Pinoy MD,” Dr. Leslie Mae Favenir talked concerning the execs and cons of enjoying lato-lato.
“Itong activity na ito pwedeng mag-create or mag-improve ng motor skills ng mga bata, right? So pero kapag ‘yung sobrang tagal na na pinu-pull nila iyong forearm nila up and down, s’yempre nakakapagod so it’s just like exercise,” the pediatrician stated.
However, the fixed motion could ultimately result in muscle fatigue.
“During exercise no, mayroon tayong tinatawag na fatigue so hindi lang siya maganda para sa kalusugan ng mga bata, nakakapagod, so ma-strain na rin muscles nila,” Favenir stated.
In a latest advisory, the Food and Drug Administration warned the general public towards unregistered lato-lato merchandise, together with inexperienced lato-lato, glow-in-the-dark lato-lato, and lato-lato with lights.
According to the advisory, these didn’t bear their required exams and should carry harmful supplies and potential hazards.
“Pag may lead content siya na pwedeng makasira sa brain ng mga bata, hindi dapat ito masubo ng mga bata kaya ito pinagbabawal,” Favenir stated.
Recently, a three-year-old child drew laughs on social media after being recorded mimicking the actions of enjoying a lato-lato toy whereas being half-asleep.
According to the physician, the child skilled one thing much like sleepwalking.
“Nangyayari ito during REM phase of sleep. During deep sleep ito iyong mga nangyayari. ‘Di ba sa paglalaro ng lato-lato mayroong rhythm involved, so sa tingin ko sa rhythm na ito, subconsciously nagre-register pa rin sa mind nila ito,” she stated.
“So kapag naglalakad sila meron silang parang bini-beat nila sa mind nila so kaya nagmu-move din sila that translates to movement kaya sila ganyan.”
On the brighter facet, Dr. Leslie additionally acknowledged the well being advantages of enjoying lato-lato.
“Para sa akin mas healthy ito, she said. “S’yempre mas nagke-create ng bonding ito sa mga friends nila particularly sa mga household, ‘yung private interplay nila, socialization with each other, gumanda at hindi na sila nakatapat sa web sa monitor lamang.”
—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
